Dodgers show their mental resolve and beat Reds to advance to NLDS
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman often refers to the playoffs as the “theater of October.” On the first day of the month Wednesday night, Game 2 of the…
50 years later, ‘Thrilla in Manila’ remains greatest boxing match of all time
Once all the papers were signed and the fight was officially on, Muhammad Ali knew exactly what to do. The master quipster, fight-promoting wizard and most famous and outrageous boxer…
2026 World Cup tickets go on sale amid high demand, uncertainties – NBC Los Angeles
Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won’t be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and…
Jake LaRavia, at only 23, fits right into Lakers’ future plans
When LeBron James was asked about how a former defensive player of the year and a former No. 1 overall pick could elevate the Lakers roster, the superstar instead offered…
Shedeur Sanders mutes himself, literally, on Browns’ QB situation
Marshawn Lynch had “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” Bill Belichick had “We’re on to Cincinnati.” Now Shedeur Sanders has come up with an equally inventive way of…
49ers QB Brock Purdy ruled out vs. Rams with toe injury – NBC Los Angeles
The 49ers will play a key NFC West game on Thursday night without their starting quarterback and both starting wide receivers. The 49ers on Wednesday ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy…
Melissa Seidemann is new girls’ water polo coach at Orange Lutheran
Orange Lutheran hopes it has struck gold by hiring three-time gold medalist Melissa Seidemann to be its new girls’ water polo coach. She is considered one of the best women…
Rams star Puka Nacua is the top receiver in the NFL. Here’s why
Two seasons before Puka Nacua joined the Rams, Cooper Kupp made NFL history. In 2021, Kupp won the so-called triple crown of receiving, was named NFL offensive player of the…
Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA’s leadership. Why that matters – NBC Los Angeles
Napheesa Collier is more than just a WNBA star who is critical of her league and its leadership. The Minnesota Lynx player is a vice president of the players union,…
FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup – NBC Los Angeles
U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup games. Trump suggested last week he could declare cities…